Word Meaning
ज़ियारत-गाह
ziyaarat-gaah
hinoun
Meaning
A place of pilgrimage, shrine, or sacred place of visitation
Detailed Meaning
A compound noun denoting a place of pilgrimage, sanctuary, or revered shrine frequented by visitors. In the cited couplet by Allama Iqbal, the poet presents his own grave as a sacred shrine for people of resolute will and courage, suggesting that his life and words serve as enduring spiritual inspiration.
Etymology
Arabic 'ziyārah' (visitation, pilgrimage) + Persian suffix '-gāh' (place, station).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, this compound often elevates a beloved's street or a martyr's grave into a revered place of spiritual devotion.
Examples
The lover's lane became a shrine for weary hearts.
His humble tomb is now a pilgrimage site for all seekers.
Synonyms
दरगाहमज़ारतीर्थ-स्थलआस्ताना
Related Words
ज़ियारतज़ायरगाहलहद